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Piers Ridyard is the CEO of Radix DLT. Radix is the only decentralized network where developers will be able to build quickly without the constant threat of exploits and hacks, where every improvement will get rewarded, and where scale will never be a bottleneck. Piers also founded and exited Surematics, a YCombinator company, and was mining on the genesis block of Ethereum in July 2015. Piers graduated from the University of Manchester and the University of Law and has a CFA level 1.In this conversation, we discuss:- Radix DLT in a nutshell- Radix's scalability and simple coding language- Creating a game engine for DeFi- Improving the crypto user experience- Project Ignition; RDX liquidity drive- Mining on the genesis block of Ethereum in July of 2015- Y-combinator stories- ERC-20 contracts owning your tokens... not your wallet- The future of Web3- Wallets and abstraction- The power of public ledgers- Users in commonRadix DLTWebsite: www.radixdlt.comX: @radixdltTelegram: t.me/radix_dltPiers RidyardX: @PiersRidyardLinkedIn: Piers Ridyard ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50 

Matty Taylor is the Co-founder of Colosseum. Previously, Matty was the Head of Growth at the Solana Foundation, where he kickstarted the Solana hackathon program in 2020. Over the past three years, that program cumulatively resulted in over 60,000 participants, 4,000 projects launched, and $600 million in venture funding for winners. Top Solana ecosystem founders from Tensor, Squads, StepN, Jito, and dozens of other leading projects got their start through Solana Foundation hackathons. Matty previously worked at 0x Labs and Square (now Block).In this conversation, we discuss:- Solana ecosystem- Creating the Y-Combinator of Solana- 3 pillars of Colosseum: hackathon, accelerator and venture fund- Bonk DAO- Bonk bot- Solana hackathons- Working at Square and 0x- Sphere - the on-chain version of stripe- The rise + fall + rise of Solana- DePIN + AI on Solana- Creating markets around social mediaColosseumWebsite: www.colosseum.orgX: @ColosseumOrgLinkedIn: ColosseumMatty TaylorX: @mattytayLinkedIn: Matty Taylor  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50 

Brock Pierce is a well-known figure in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space, a true OG, recognized for his extensive contributions as an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and advocate for the digital currency ecosystem. Pierce began his career in the entertainment industry as a child actor but later shifted his focus towards technology and innovation.He co-founded several high-profile projects in the crypto and blockchain sectors, including Blockchain Capital, Tether, and EOS. Brock has also served as the chairman of the Bitcoin Foundation, aiming to standardize, protect, and promote the use of Bitcoin cryptographic money worldwide.Brock is also actively involved in philanthropic efforts and supports organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, and the Brennan Center for Human Rights.In this conversation, we discuss:- EstateX- Real estate tokenization- Security tokens in the real estate industry- Being a market maker for virtual worlds- The difference between securities and utility tokens- 2024 Crypto Market- RWA - real-world assets- How crypto provides solutions to the traditional banking system- $USDT - $50trillion in annual transaction volume- Bitcoin ETF- 52 million Americans hold digital assetsEstateXWebsite: www.estatex.euX: @estatexeuTelegram: t.me/estatexofficialBrock PierceX: @brockpierceWikipedia: Brock Pierce   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50 

John Paller is a Denver-based blockchain entrepreneur, inventor, and futurist, and the Founder and Executive Steward of ETHDenver, the world’s largest Web3 and Ethereum-based innovation festival. He is also the Founder and Executive Steward of Opolis, a Digital Employment Cooperative for independent workers.Prior to discovering Ethereum in 2015, John spent more than 15 years in talent acquisition, HR Technology, and employment systems, building multiple successful enterprises. John brings a breadth of experience in fundraising, investor relations, community outreach, and crypto economies, guiding his vision of democratizing employment and growing decentralized communities. In 2014, John was awarded “40 Under 40” by the Denver Business Journal for his contribution to shaping the future of business.In this conversation, we discuss:- ETH Denver 2024- Predictions for DAO 2.0, DeFi 2.0, NFT 2.0- Current Web3 trends and narratives- Shifting regulatory dynamics in the US- Origin story of POAP- UI + UX = mass adoption- Current ETH narrative- Interdependency- RFK Jr. speaking at ETH DenverETHDenverWebsite: ethdenver.comTwitter: @EthereumDenverInstagram: @ethdenverJohn PallerTwitter: @PallerJohnMedium: @opolisjohnLinkedIn: John Paller   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50 

Harsh is the Co-Founder and Project Lead of Push Protocol (formerly EPNS). He has over 12 years of entrepreneurial experience in various spectrums of tech, including system architecture, development, and design in different tech fields (including mobile, web services, SaaS, and blockchain).Harsh previously spoke/judged at multiple tech conferences and hackathons including Messari Mainnet, ETHCC, ETHDenver, Schelling Point, ETHAmsterdam, NFT NYC, Liscon, HackMoney, and EDCON.In this conversation, we discuss:- Intro to Push Protocol- Bringing notifications to Web3- Web3 UX- Web3 native communication- Token-gated group messaging platforms- Unlocking power of community- Unstoppable Domains- Security 101- Building on ETH- ETH’s current narrative- Partnership with MetaMask Snap- FarcasterPush ProtocolWebsite: push.orgTwitter: @pushprotocolTelegram: t.me/epnsprojectHarsh RajatTwitter: @harshrajatLinkedIn: Harsh Rajat   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50 

David Johansson is the CEO, Co-Founder & Creative Director of BLOCKLORDS. David is also the CEO of Seascape Network & Metaking Studios, the creator of BLOCKLORDS. A passionate gamer and industry veteran, David has held numerous creative and production roles on some of the most successful products in their fields, including Crusader Kings, Liberators, and League of Angels, before turning his focus towards building out BLOCKLORDS in 2018 and never looked back.In this conversation, we discuss:- Introduction to BLOCKLORDS- AAA developers venturing into Web3 gaming- BLOCKLORDS whitepaper- Industry layoffs at Riot, Epic, Activision Blizzard- BLOCKLORDS Drops 300,000 $LRDS- Player-driven economies- The next generation of Web3 gaming- Player reward mechanisms- Blockchain integration in Web3 gaming- User acquisition- Fun conquers allBLOCKLORDSWebsite: blocklords.comX: @BLOCKLORDSTelegram: t.me/blocklordsgameDavid JohanssonX: @lordofblocksLinkedIn: David Johansson   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50 

Jon Trask is the CEO and Founder of Dimitra and has been working with blockchain since 2017. Prior to founding Dimitra, Jon had an extensive career building and developing enterprise software solutions to revolutionize supply chain processes and improve immutable traceability. A recognized expert in his field, Jon is also Founder and CEO of Blockchain Guru and a Partner with the Blockchain Training Alliance. Jon’s mission now is to increase farming connectivity, particularly with those disenfranchised across the globe, and to leverage the power of innovative technologies to bridge farming and technology.In this conversation, we discuss:- Web3 tech for agriculture- IoT Avocado Quality Meters- Blockchain Training Alliance- Growing up on a farm- Challenges in the agricultural sector- AI, IoT, and blockchain in farming- Traceability- Founding story of DimitraDimitraWebsite: dimitra.ioX: @dimitratechTelegram: t.me/dimitraofficialgroupJon TraskLinkedIn: Jon Trask   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50 

Kenny Li is the Co-Founder of p0x Labs and Core Contributor for Manta Network. Prior to this, Kenny received an MBA from MIT in 2020. Whilst at MIT, he was a teaching assistant for several courses, mainly blockchain-based, and worked with the Digital Currency Initiative (DCI). As a successful entrepreneur, Kenny has started, advised, and invested in startups for over a decade.In this conversation, we discuss:- The future of modularity- 3 tenets of blockchain: decentralization, scalability, and security- Simplifying adoption for widespread impact- Pioneering modularity in 2024- Revolutionizing cross-chain interoperability- zk-enabled applications- Cross-chain functionality- p0x Labs- Manta Network- Work culture at MantaManta NetworkWebsite: manta.networkX: @MantaNetworkTelegram: t.me/mantanetworkofficialKenny LiX: @superanonymousk   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50 

Dr. Steven 'SEVEN' Waterhouse is an active investor and builder in the crypto / web3 space with 11 years of experience. Dr. Waterhouse is currently CEO and co-founder of Orchid Labs, advisor to various projects including RiscZero and Squid Router, and is CEO and co-founder of Nazare Ventures, a new fund focused on crypto and AI, highlighting his ambition to contribute towards the digital landscape of the future. He was recently CTO & Venture Partner at Fabric Ventures and was previously a partner at Pantera Capital from 2013 to 2016. He served on the board of Bitstamp during this period.Dr. Waterhouse holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from Cambridge with a focus on speech recognition and machine learning. At Cambridge, Dr. Waterhouse received the Isaac Newton Prize for outstanding Ph.D. research and represented Cambridge in the rowing and water polo teams.In this conversation, we discuss:- Introduction to Orchid Protocol- Ensuring decentralisation as AI and Web3's convergence grows- DePINs- Technology and innovation- Privacy in the digital age- Building blocks for a freer internet- Integrating on-chain privacy- The fight for internet freedom- Probabilistic nano-payments- The role of Digital Resource Networks (DRNs)- SensorshipOrchidWebsite: www.orchid.comX: @OrchidProtocolDiscord: discord.gg/GDbxmjxX9FDr. Steven WaterhouseX: @deseventralLinkedIn: Steven W. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50 

Rob Solomon is the Co-Founder of DIMO, an open-connected vehicle platform. Rob’s background is in finance, investing, and organizational design. Most recently, he worked at Consensys, the largest Ethereum-focused development company, focusing on finance, internal economics, and decentralizing the organization. Prior to that, he was at Vroom, a pioneer in the online used-car marketplace sector. He started his career at the Downtown Project in Las Vegas (a spinoff of Zappos.com), working on corporate finance and investments and implementing Holacracy.In this conversation, we discuss:- DePIN- DIMO - building the future of mobility- 2024 trends- DAOs- The peer-to-peer economy- Internal economies- $DIMO- Ethereum's death has been greatly exaggerated- Polygon Zk-tech- Working at Zappos- Holacracy- Building a blockchain for consumersDIMOWebsite: dimo.zoneX: @DIMO_NetworkDiscord: chat.dimo.zoneRob SolomonX: @robmsolomonLinkedIn: Rob Solomon   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50